Help with new rims

[mahoney]

Hey all i have a 2004 atlanic blue wagon and am looking at putting some 17inch rims on it. I was looking at going in the direction of grey or black rims. Does any one have suggestions to help me out. Cheers

[bambi]

Check out the Gen 4 Wheels thread for some ideas:

http://forum.liberty.asn.au/viewtopic.php?f=19&t=5633

Do you have any pics of your car? May be easier for people to see the colour etc.

[bradh]

i would go 18's for a wagon - will look a lot nicer

[hamish_023]

+18's .

dont buy cheap rims also. stay genuine Subaru or spend a bit of money and buy quality. I dont understand why people buy a newish liberty and then spend $600 on wheels from bob jane t mart .

[Kevlar GT]

Check out the Gen 4 Wheels thread for some ideas:

http://forum.liberty.asn.au/viewtopic.php?f=19&t=5633

^ +1, this thread was created for this very reason. Lots of time and effort to create if for peoples reference so might as well use it.

[cruisn]

Get some CS9 rims under there.

[Arith]

Aren't stock wheels 17" already? I wouldn't go with the same size if you plan on new wheels. At least get 18's. I made the mistake a long time of going from 17 to 17. Just gave the car a different look but didn't make it look any better.

[Kekotic]

Also keep in mind you won't feel any difference if you stay the same rim size, 18's will give you a firmer feel to the road but also a be bit more grippy. (provided you get some decent tyres)

[drndrn]

Also keep in mind you won't feel any difference if you stay the same rim size, 18's will give you a firmer feel to the road but also a be bit more grippy. (provided you get some decent tyres)

I don't see how rim diameter would affect grip. Tire width and type would do that. But a 17" and an 18" of the same tire should theortically provide the same amount of grip if they're the same width.

But I could be wrong like I usually am.

To OP, it all depends on what kind of look you want. If you want the rims from Bob Jane, go right ahead its all your personal choice.

Are you after 'bling' look? Or a more 'JDM racer' look? Or..